Polytechnic Librarian at Federal Polytechnic, Bida

Location: Bida, Niger

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library Officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and the coordination of the library services in the teaching units of the Polytechnic. 
• He/she is one of the Principal officers of the Polytechnic. addition to proven experience in library management and leadership, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavours and must also be credible.

Academic Qualifications And Qualities

• The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:
• have a Bachelors degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized institution;
• a Master's degree from a recognized institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science;
• a Doctorate degree (Ph.D.) from a recognized institution in Library Science or Library Information Science is an added advantage;
• a minimum of eighteen (18) years teaching experience in tertiary institutions with at least eight (8) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution;
• a minimum of fifteen (15) years teaching experience in tertiary instittuion(s) for a Ph.D. holder and at least eight (8) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution
• be currently on the rank of a Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic sector with not less than three (3) years' experience on the rank;
• not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 22nd December, 2026;
• demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership initiative and creativity in library policy.
• formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes;
• provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in Library recognized by Federal Government;
• provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars and workshops;
• be a person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest;
• be morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment;
• be physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital); and
• be proficient in Information & Communication Technology (ICT).

Terms Of Appοιντμεnt And Condition Of Service:

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions. The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.